On April 30, 2026, the Multidisciplinary Faculty of Nador (FPN) hosted a prestigious event that resonated far beyond its walls: the second edition of the International Conference on Human Mobility and Cultural Encounters. Organized by the Master’s Program on Translation, Culture, and Digital Media alongside the Master’s Program on Media Studies and Intercultural Communication, this study day transformed Amphitheatre S and Rooms E3 and E4 into a vibrant hub for interdisciplinary scholarship. The conference delved into the complexities of our globalized "networked society," exploring the mobility paradigm through the lenses of migration, digital media, and translation.
The day began with inspiring welcome speeches from the Dean of the Faculty and the Organizing Committee, setting a collaborative and rigorous tone for the proceedings. A highlight of the morning was the keynote speech by Prof. Kebir Sandy of FLSH, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, who, under the moderation of Prof. Mohammed Belbacha, offered a deep dive into Moroccanness and the post-national reimagining of belonging.
The intellectual depth of the conference was sustained across seven specialized panels. Panel One, moderated by Prof. Ahlam Lamjahdi, featured insights from Fatima Zohra Boutahar, Prof. Jamal Bahmad, Mohammed Fdis, Dr. Nouh Anajjar, and Dr. Mbarek Oukhouya Ali. Panel Two, focused on cultural encounters and moderated by Prof. Boujamaa Elkouy, included contributions from Ahmed Ben Ahmed, Insaf Saddouki, Dr. Sihame El Boutakmanti, Hind Aomar Oumhand, and Dr. Mohamed El Kadi. Additionally, Mohamed El-Kachlaoui contributed significant research on identity construction in multilingual societies.
The digital landscape was explored in Panel Three, moderated by Dr. Azzeddine Diouani, with presentations by Yousra Boubekri, Younes Abajtit, Dr. Nadir Akrachi, Ouiam Yakhlef, Dr. Benachour Saidi, and Dr. Rania Boustar. In the realm of translation, Panel Four, moderated by Dr. Amina Haddadi, saw contributions from Khair-eddine Kasmi, Mohammed Adli, Abdeslam Albakri, Rachid Blmekki, Hind Himite, and Azzeddine Zizaoui.
The afternoon continued this momentum with Panel Five, moderated by Dr. Mohamed El Hadifi, featuring Hassan Riani, Ferdaousse Es-Saidi, El Hassane Herrag, Ismail Dahia, and Oussama Moussaoui. Panel Six, moderated by Prof. Aziz Askitou, included research from Abdeljalil Melouani, El Habib El Hadri, Hajar El Karzazi, Prof. Mohammed Belbacha, and Dr. Mohammed Taibi. Finally, Panel Seven addressed communication under the moderation of Dr. Ibrahim El Fida, with insights from Dr. Abdelkrim Mouaziz, Dr. Mohamed El Hadifi, Dr. Amina Haddadi, Dr. Azzeddine Diouani, Prof. Aziz Askitou, Prof. Boujamaa Elkouy, and Nabila Laasri.
A profound debt of gratitude is owed to the Organizing Committee for their meticulous planning and to all the participating professors and scholars whose research made this day a landmark in Moroccan academia. This gathering was more than a conference; it was a testament to the power of intercultural dialogue and the enduring relevance of the humanities in understanding our mobile world. We invite you to browse the photos from this unforgettable day, which capture the spirit of inquiry and connection that defined the event.
